Our Leadership Team

Terri Burnett

Founder, Executive Director, Ministry Coach

Terri has been a leader in the marketplace and ministry for over 30 years. She has led an advertising sales team for a major cable company, served on a church ministry staff, and founded three nonprofit organizations including Women’s Nonprofit Alliance. Terri has led trainings for LifeWay, Dallas Theological Seminary, 4Word, and many other churches and groups.  As a coach, she has mentored women around the world to pursue their passion, and fulfill their God-given dream.

Camille Smith

Finance Advisor

Camille is a finance and accounting professional that is passionate about aiding nonprofits with their financial needs. She has over 10 years of experience in audit, financial analysis and reporting, and business management. Camille has a BBA in Finance from the University of North Texas, is a licensed CPA and has been certified as a QuickBooks Advanced Pro Advisor.

MICHELE BRANYAN

Community Relations Manager

Michele graduated from the University of North Texas in Nonprofit Management.  Working in the business world prior to attending UNT, she began volunteering with nonprofits and grew to love a compassionate mission more than a corporation.  Michele is an avid learner, and has been certified in Email Marketing and Automation.

JENNIFER HICKS

Member Services Manager

Jennifer has a diverse background in both business and ministry, and she enjoys using her experience to encourage others in their faith journey.  Jennifer has served as Executive Director of LifeMark Ministries, and founded her own nonprofit, His Mighty Warriors.  She is the author of Bible study curriculum used by many churches and organizations.

Lizbeth smelser

Finance Assistant

Liz is a professional bookkeeper with a passion for nonprofits. She has been volunteering with nonprofits to help them with their financial needs, and as a native Cuban she advises them on legal immigration matters. She has over 15 years of experience in financial and business management. Liz has a BS in Finance, a BS in Theology and Bible, and an Associate in Psychology. She is a certified QuickBooks Advanced Pro Advisor.

Our Board Of Directors

Cynthia Nunn

Cynthia has 40 years experience in nonprofit management and administration. She served as President of the Center for Nonprofit Management, and has extensive board experience to compliment professional responsibilities and expertise in health and human service organizations; United Way, faith based organizations, private schools, community development organizations, state supported family and children services, literacy initiatives and regional programming.

Terri Burnett

Terri has been a leader in the marketplace and ministry for over 30 years. She has led an advertising sales team for a major cable company, served on a church ministry staff, and founded three nonprofit organizations including Women’s Nonprofit Alliance. Terri has led trainings for LifeWay, Dallas Theological Seminary, 4Word, and many other churches and groups.  As a coach, she has mentored women around the world to pursue their passion, and fulfill their God-given dream.

Trish Purdue

Trish began ministering to women over 20 years ago when God used other women to invest in her life. She has recently retired from the Director of Women’s Ministry/Leadership Development for RockPointe church in Flower Mound, Texas in order to be available for other opportunities to which God is leading her. Her main passion is leadership/development coaching for women in entrepreneur or corporate settings. Trish is on the board of Peritus Partners Inc, and serves as an advisor regarding leadership and growth possibilities.

Scott Heflin

Scott has served in non-profit and ministry leadership for three decades for organizations such as Hope for the Heart, Insight for Living, and United Way. Recently, he began a new consulting practice called FaithServ with the mission to Increase Kingdom impact through exceptional services and inspirational partnerships. Scott believes his God-given gifts and experiences are to be used for God’s work and seeks to serve ministries and churches alike, helping to increase their impact wherever possible.

Morgan Eseke

Morgan is a strategic marketer, writer, and speaker with ten years of experience serving for businesses and ministries of all sizes. She is passionate about discipling the next generation and helping all ages of women experience a deep, meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. Morgan graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors in Communication and is currently pursuing her Masters in Christian Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Ruth Brock

Ruth has practiced law for over 40 years. Having conducted both non-jury and jury trials, and has argued before the Texas Supreme court, she discovered that her real interest and abilities lay in the transactional field. She enjoys focusing on language refinement for clear and concise documents and educating her clients on their responsibilities under the documents she has prepared.

ASCEND LIFE SKILLS
Offering new hope to incarcerated women by teaching freedom and value in Christ

AT EASE TEXAS
Creating a safe space for women veterans to have conversations that matter.

AUTHORING LIFE
Exists to equip the next generation of young women to cultivate passion, discover purpose, and boldly step into identity.

BLOOM RESTORATION MINISTRY
Offering individual/group counseling, workshops, and freedom classes to build self-esteem and confidence.

CAREGIVER CONSULTING DALLAS
Provides affordable concierge-level service to caregivers

COMFORT PURSES
Provides purses and bro bagspacks filled with comfort items to 7 hospitals for those fighting cancer.

ENDURE
To heal families affected by abuse and instilling the courage to endure.

ENGAGE POSITIVE PARENTING
To encourage and inspire parents across the nation through discussion-based parenting groups in areas affected by poverty or adversity.

FACE FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
To help lift the spirits of women in local shelters and to foster their inner beauty through gifts of essential toiletries, skincare, makeup and other personal care items.

FEARLESS HEART MINISTRIES
Through theatrical performances, Sandra Wakefield travels the world challenging and inspiring audiences to thrive.

GIVE AMORE
Sharing Jesus’ love in Africa by providing education for orphans, clean water, and adult job skills.

GRAITHFUL GIVING
To advocate for those in healthcare situations by serving with the greatest care and love

HARBOR VILLAGE
Provides a safe, loving environment for adults with special needs in Collin County, TX, who have a high level of need.

HEARTLIFT INTERNATIONAL
Creating healthy spaces for families and communities of faith by making home (and family) the safest, most secure place on earth.

HER LEGACY NETWORK
Connecting and igniting legacy-focused women who want to make an impact generationally.

HIS MIGHTY WARRIORS
Strengthening women to fight the battles that matter.

INSPIRING HOPE INTERNATIONAL
To provide support for survivors of trauma and those affected by PTSD.

IRONWORKS HOMESCHOOL CONSORTIUM
to support and encourage Christian homeschool parents and their middle school and high school students.

JUNITY
Committed to transforming at-risk youth by introducing them to Jesus and becoming productive, accountable citizens.

LEADING WHOLEHEARTEDLY
Provides Christian leaders with an approach and tools for cultivating their inner lives so that their service to others is more deeply rooted, productive, and sustainable.

LEVEL SETTERS
To create pathways for underrepresented populations to prosper in spaces that lack diversity.

MISSION EDIFY
Uniting Leaders to Advocate for Victims of Abuse

MOSAIC LIFE NETWORK
Exist to call up cultures and generations that cultivate healing, and unleash them to live lives of intention.

MOVE THE RUNNER
Exists to honor God, increase access to Select and Travel sports, and prepare under resourced youth to attend college in an effort to end the cycle of poverty.

POWERFUL JOURNEY
Exists to empower women to Find their Voice, Focus on their Strength and Flourish in their Purpose.

RADIANT CLAY
Sharing God’s love by assisting the disenfranchised and others in need due to a disability, addiction, homelessness, crisis, or low income.

SINGLE PARENT MISSIONS
Seeing single parents and their kids encounter and respond to the transforming love of Jesus and move out of their distress into lives of promise and purpose, and seeing the Church become the primary caregiver to a hurting generation of widows and fatherless.

TAKE HEART
Serves teen parents through long-term responsive and relationally-driven care and support.

THE ADOPTEE COLLECTIVE
Adoptee centered and trauma informed resources for adoptees of all placement types and ages.

THE DAISY PROJECT
Restoring Purity and Innocence back into the hearts of women affected by trauma and exploitation. Trafficking and high-end escorting industries

THE HOLY SHIFT
Shifting the perspective on Jesus, what he taught, and what it matters.

THE PARTY TABLE
To teach, mentor, and equip women of all generations to live a life that will make Jesus famous by bringing Him honor and glory.

THE WELL SUMMIT
Creates spaces that unpack the things holding us back from peace, flourishing and union with Jesus.

THRIVING IN THE JOURNEY
The bridge for women to step from chaos into long-term stability and life-long freedom.

USA PENDEZA
Promotes a holistic transformative society in Uganda through child sponsorships, trainings, and mobilization of community members.

WOMEN AT THE WELL
Providing the tools you need to find a healthy sexual and emotional balance once again.

WOMEN OF HONOR
To call women of all ages and from all walks of life, to discover their true identity and self-worth in Christ, challenging them to find and fulfill their God-given purpose.

Personal Growth Guide (1 Month) and Customized Growth Plan

Your customized growth plan will address your specific goals/needs, and assign you a personal growth guide (coach) for 1 months to provide direction, focus and accountability. Value: $99

Sponsorship programs

For those who do not have their 501(c)(3) and want to apply to come under our fiscal umbrella. Receive back-office support, including bookkeeping, and tax-deductible donations.

(2) Advanced or Basic Coaching Sessions

Your two individual coaching sessions can include topics from Level 1 and Level 2. Value: $170.

Personal Growth Guide (3 Months) and Customized Growth Plan

Your customized growth plan will address your specific goals/needs, and assign you a personal growth guide (coach) for 3 months to provide direction, focus and accountability. Value: $199

Grant opportunities

Exclusively for our members, we have two grant categories: established and emerging non-profits. Plus a post-coaching session for valuable feedback to help you with future grants.

Mind Mapping Sessions

An interactive one-on-one session where a central topic/issue is presented and a Guide helps to organize your thoughts in a way that leads to solutions.

Masterclasses

Your choice of one Master Class per year, led by our Executive Director, which are higher level classes focusing on best practices for those who want to take their nonprofit to the next level.

Member connect Events

Opportunities to be equipped and connected through breakouts and expert speakers.

Individual coaching Sessions

Expert one-on-one coaching from our wide range of topics.

Facebook Group

Our private Facebook group to connect and encourage one another.

Monthly Toolkit

A monthly topical email with articles, best-practice tools and upcoming group/event invites.

Resource library

A webpage full of recommended resources, tutorials, and equipping videos.